Red Maple Acer Rubrum Seedlings old_product_id_9835 It's one of the most 34528 It's one of the most feminine and delicate pastel blooming trees in the world The two go hand in hand more often than not The red maple (Acer rubrum) is a species of maple native mostly to North America‚ especially to Eastern North America․ The red maple tree is prominent for its brilliant red fall colors․ It is one of the most ubiquitous native North American trees․ The red maple grows in a wide variety of environments from forests to wetlands and urban areas․ Additionally‚ the palmate serrated leaves are attractive for ornamental purposes․ The ability to thrive in a wide range of soil types and conditions makes the tree both adaptable to landscaping and a natural component of many ecosystems․ The taxonomy‚ morphology‚ habitat‚ and cultural use of Acer rubrum form the basis of a larger understanding of the species․ The tree is also often found growing in hardwood forests‚ alongside other species of trees‚ such as oaks and pines․ While they prefer full sunlight they can be found in partially cleared areas‚ giving red maples the description of being found in many different habitat types․ Red maples can grow to a height of 40 60 feet (12 18 m) and a width of 25 30 feet (8 9 m)‚ which makes them adaptable in many landscapes․ They are adaptable to urban and more natural habitats‚ resulting in their wide distribution across much of the eastern United States and Canada․